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Local Atmosphere

Quick Stats

Fun Local Trivia
  1. Each year downtown State College hosts the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, a huge sidewalk sale and exhibition that draws artisans from across the country and brings in over 100,000 visitors!
  2. On football Saturdays, Beaver Stadium becomes the third largest city in Pennsylvania.
  3. CNN Money named State College as the number one "singles city" in the nation.
  4. Rolling Stone magazine gave honorable mention to State College as having one of the best music scenes in the country.
  5. "Nittany" is a Native American term meaning "single mountain."
Points of Interest
  • Beaver Stadium
  • Mount Nittany
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Penn Roosevelt State Park
  • Tussey Mountain
  • Whipple Dam

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The town of State College has been fairly judged as a party town. The town’s population and activity level rises and falls with the academic calendar. During the day, downtown State College is a decent shopping ground for any 15–25-year-old. The area surrounding State College is almost always undergoing development, with new shopping plazas, restaurants, and movie theaters being added every year. This part of town is more accessible if you have a car, though there is a public transportation system if you’re willing to keep to its erratic schedule.

At night, the stores close and the bars open. It’s easy to find a party, but if you don’t want to drink or party you may be left out in the cold. Remember, if you choose to live here, that State College is the only sizable town for over a hundred miles. Other universities are only present during athletic competitions. A good season for the Nittany Lion’s football team makes for a happy populace.

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Local Atmosphere at Penn State

sld5340

Elementary Education '14

4.2
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State College '12

I think that State College is a very nice area. There are a variety of things to do. There are also a lot of things to do on campus, such as ice skating, billiards, and exercising. They also offer free and discounted events on Fridays and Saturdays, which is really nice if you want to get out of your room, but you aren't into partying. The downtown area is very catered to Penn State students and we are received well. Overall, it is a nice atmosphere. I just wish it wasn't so far from a major city.

May 18, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Penn State

alissamuffly

Rehabilitation and Therapy '14

4.6
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We Are Penn State

Penn State is highly focused on sports and team spirit. The school's atmosphere revolves around the words "We are Penn State." Every student tries to uphold the the good reputation that previous students have made for the present student population. Penn State students will always cheer on their school and team.

May 16, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Penn State

Toniannrosellesmith

Medicine '15

5.0
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Atmosphere on Campus Vs Game Days Vs During Tour Groups

Penn Stater's love seeing tour groups. It's their shining moment to scream "WE ARE...". The atmosphere on campus is pleasant. When it is a nice day outside, people are outside playing sports. You can join in or sit on the side and cheer them on. You can lay out on the grass. The campus is bubbling with activity and life. On game days, it's a different story. Everyone is up early on Saturday morning, covered head to toe in Penn State gear, and sometimes has their hair dyed or face painted! The School pride is like nothing you've ever seen or heard. Every five minutes someone will do the "We Are..." chant. The atmosphere in the actual stadium...UNBELIEVABLE! The atmosphere doesn't get any better than this.

May 14, 2012

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User rating for Penn State - Local Atmosphere is 4.6 out of 5 based on 74 user reviews.

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Facts

Shopping Centers Nittany Mall
Major Sports Teams
  • Nittany Lion Basketball:
  • Penn State Football:
  • State College Spikes : Minor league baseball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Philadelphia: PA: 3 hours, 30 minutes
  • Pittsburgh: PA: 3 hours

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

Carmike Cinema 6
501 Benner Pke.
State College
(814) 237-1997

College Nine Theatre
3031 Carnegie Dr.
State College
(814) 272-3050

Premiere Theater
125 Premiere Dr..
Bellefonte
(814) 861-5006

State Theater
130 W. College Ave.
(814) 272-0606

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